some people are comparing the two, if that tells you anything. and quinn didn't win the big game, he was Ok against the top competition and russell was vaulted because he torched ND's defense, which the top high school qbs could have done.

Russell was only vaulted by the Sugar Bowl in the minds of fans and media who had little real perspective on his skills. The league already knew how good he was/is. That game did little to change his stock with the people who matter, except to solidify their ability to sell him to the fan base.

His Pro Day workout at LSU last month did more for him than the Sugar Bowl did.